Hi, lovelies! I got myself a new and super cute Makeup Bag. I've been using my trustworthy Makeup Bags from FACE Stockholm for the longest time now. I like them a lot but they've gotten quite dirty and are almost impossible to get completely clean, so I went ahead and got this one instead. I noticed this bag when I was browsing a random store (as usual) and I just had to have it as soon as I saw it (also as usual, haha)! I love when I find cute stuff like this at stores where I least expect to find stuff like this (for a really good price)!
Pink and black is one of my favorite color combinations and the design with the lace, ribbon and polka-dot pattern is just absolutely gorgeous! The inside doesn't have as many storage spaces as my makeup bags from FACE Stockholm, but it's still good enough for me since it's quite spacious. (And it's just so cute, so who cares about that anyway, right?)



Now that I'm looking at it, I realized that this Makeup Pouch actually reminds a lot of the old Dolly Wink & CandyDoll Style. You know, the Japanese Makeup Brands by Tsubasa Masuwaka. A lot of their stuff used to be pink with black polka dots/stripes and bows! I kind of miss the time when their products used to look like that now that I think about it. Anyhow, what Makeup Bag are you currently using? Feel free to let me know in the comments!

Thanks for reading and bye for now, lovelies!

[Review] SeeShell Sclera Lens - Evil Washout Sclera - Sponsored by UNIQSO

Hi, lovelies! This will be a pretty short review with only one picture, because in all honesty, my experience with these lenses was pretty bad. And instead of rating all the categories, I'm just going to tell you about my overall experience.

So, I wanted to do a Tomie Cosplay for Halloween last year, and UNIQSO was kind enough to sponsor me with these Sclera lenses and an additional wig (which I will also review) that I thought would suit the Cosplay. I'm really used to Circle Lenses and have been using them since I was 13 years old, so I didn't think I would have a problem with Sclera lenses at all.

However, I was wrong. I had so much trouble getting these into my eyes! When I finally managed to get them in, my eyes hurt a lot and wouldn't stop running, and I couldn't see ANYTHING. I was literally blind like a bat and all I could see was white blur. I made sure that I was wearing them the right way before I put them in, but I even took them out and turned them inside out just in case I'd made a mistake. But this just made things worse. So after putting them back in "normally", I went ahead and tried to take some pictures even though my tears wouldn't stop running and I couldn't see anything. Anyhow, my vision was so bad and my Makeup had become so messed up that I didn't get any decent shots, but I will at least share the one picture that I managed to make look good (to the left). And I'm pretty happy with how it turned out considering how much I had to edit it because of my messed up Makeup. I didn't even wanna try to put them in and take new pictures again since I was obviously hurting my eyes, a lot. I was really disappointed by this since the lenses do look really cool and I really wanted to use them for my Cosplay and could've taken so many nice pictures.

This was the very first time that I have ever had a bad experience with the lenses I've gotten from UNIQSO. I'm a little sad about this since they are always so nice to me, so I feel bad about writing a negative review, which is why I post-poned this for so long. However, we both agreed that I should post my honest review even though it will be negative, which I think is absolutely amazing from their part! Their service is always amazing and like I mentioned, I've never ever had a bad experience with them before. I'm really the only one to blame in this case since I was the one who chose these lenses to begin with.

If there is anything else you'd like to know about these lenses, please let me know. I just thought that sharing my overall experience was the most important in this case.

Anyhow, despite this little mishap, I highly recommend UNIQSO and all of their lenses, except for the Sclera lenses, especially if you have sensitive eyes. If you still would like to get these, feel free to check them out.

Use my Discount code 'RGS10' to get 10% off on your order at UNIQSO.

[Review] Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Oil / 이니스프리 더 그린티 씨드 오일

Hi, lovelies! I'm back with another review. This time I will review Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Oil.

Before I review this product I want to talk a little about my skin type and why I chose this product. I've always had oily/combination skin and I've had problems with acne since I was 13 years old. My skin has rapidly improved ever since I started taking medication for my acne, but my skin has become very dry and dull because of this. I think a lot of people forget about how important it is to moisturize your skin even if you have trouble with acne. I could talk forever about this subject, but to keep it short: If your skin becomes dry, wheter if it's because of the weather or the products you use, the acne will become aggravated and it will only get worse. However, the tricky thing is to find the right moisturizer for you. I've always included some type of moisturizer in my skin care routine, but my skin would still become dry or break out.

I found out about this product through Youtube and it was recommended for oily/combination skin that lacks moisture, which is exactly the problem I have. It's supposedly deeply moisturizing without being too rich. When I read more about it online, I noticed that It has gotten a lot of praise and a lot of people loved it, so I just had to give it a try. So with that said, let's take a closer look at the Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Oil.

Innisfree: "Anti-oxidative oil made with Jeju green tea seeds for deep moisturization and nourishment.

2014 New Upgrade. A moisturizing and nourishing face oil with eco-friendly Jeju fresh green tea & green tea seeds. More moisturizing and refreshing!

1. 151 green tea seeds from the Jeju island

A moisturizing and nourishing face oil containing the energy of Jeju.

2. Powerful anti-oxidative effect from the green tea and green tea seeds

Vitamin E and the amino acid restores moisture to the skin.

3. A luxurious texture with added moisture

The green tea and cotton seed oil fills moisture inside the skin, eliminating shine."

The green tea seed oil (30%), dicaprylyl carbonate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sucrose polycottonseedate, squalene, sunflower oil, fragrance, The green tea extract, citrus peel extract, prickly pear extract, orchid extract, camellia leaf extract, butylene glycol

   

Innisfree: "As the final stage of your basic skincare, apply 2-3 drops of the oil. Gently pat with both palms to allow nutrients and moisture to absorb into your skin, creating a clear complexion."

I used to dispense about 4 drops, but I cut down to 2-3 like the directions say since that's more than enough for my face and neck. I rub it between the palms of my hands to warm it up, and I then gently pat it onto my skin. Finally, I finish off my skin care routine with my favorite sunblock cream.

This Oil comes in a cleverly designed carton. It's quite cute and I found it kind of cool how the box unfolded. The bottle is quite small and made out of sturdy glass, which makes it easy to store and to bring with me if I go somewhere. The handle of the pipette is made out of some kind of rubber and the pipette itself is made out of glass which also seems to be quite sturdy, but I would still recommend to treat it with care since it might break if you handle it carelessly.

This has a very strong and earthy scent, and at first I actually thought that it was quite masculine. I usually don't mind scented products as long as the scent isn't too strong, but I was actually overwhelmed by the scent of this one when I first tried it; I thought I was about to put an after shave on my face. Don't get me wrong though! It's a lovely scent, but the reason why I don't like strongly scented products is because those usually irritate my sensitive skin. However, that was actually not the case with this one at all, so I think that (at least most of) the scent is natural. I've gotten used to the scent by now and I actually quite like it. I don't mind it at all anymore since it doesn't irritate my skin one single bit which was the only thing the scent made me worry about.

   

This transparent oil is very watery and light-weight compared to other oils which is probably one of the reasons why it's so good to moisturize oily skin. It's quite runny at first, but when I rub it between my hands it feels more solid. It definitely feels like an oil, but it's not as slippery as most other oils.

If you have oily/combination skin and/or are prone to acne, rich oils, unlike this one, will probably leave you looking very oily and can eventually cause break-outs. This oil absorbs very quickly into my skin and deeply moisturizes it just as it claims and It doesn't make my face look oily at all. The only area where it does leave a very slightly oily feeling is the sides of my forehead. 

   
Here, I applied the oil and lightly rubbed it onto the back of my hand. It has not been absorbed yet.

Every time I use this oil I'm amazed by how healthy my complexion looks. It leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft and gives it a beautiful and subtle glow which lasts all day! And the best thing of all, I haven't gotten a single pimple or dry patch on my face ever since I started using this. My skin texture has finally become balanced and normal, and I hope that it's a result that will last. I have definitely found the perfect moisturizer for my oily/combination skin!

One more thing that absolutely love about this oil is that it works incredibly well to mix with foundation to create naturally glowing skin without making it look oily. This was a tip I saw on Youtube which was also a reason that I got it in the first place. I was a little sceptic towards trying it at first since I thought it would make my foundation smear and fade, but I was surprised by how well it worked for me! I apply the oil and a sun screen as the last steps of my morning skincare routine, and I additionally mix 1 drop of oil with my Foundation or BB Cream before applying it on my face. I then set it with a little translucent powder in the places where it usually gets oily. The result is absolutely amazing and lasts all day! Doing this makes the foundation go on so smoothly and it leaves my skin looking flawless with a healthy glow, which is something that has been very hard for me to achieve. Before I got this oil, my foundation/BB Cream would usually make my skin look very dry and patchy after a while no matter what I did. However, my skin does look a little oily at the end of the day, but all I need to do is touch it up with a little BB Cream or foundation and my skin will look fresh again! It's so much easier to touch-up a oily face than a dry one, so I chose this over the other any day!

Yes, yes, and yes! I will keep repurchasing this every time I run out of it, and maybe even get an extra bottle just in case. The only downside about it is that it's quite pricey (Almost $35!) considering that it only contains 30ml of product. I've used it once a day for about a week now and it looks like I've already used about 1/4 of it (It's rounded at the top which makes it look like I've used more than I actually have tho). However, I can bear with the price for now since this oil is just absolutely amazing, which I think I've made perfectly clear in this whole post. I think I just have to use it more sparingly from now on since I used to dispense more drops than recommended. Anyway, the only reason I would ever replace it would be if I find a cheaper alternative that works as well as this. But until then, I am a slave for this face oil.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for reading and bye for now, lovelies!

Are you as crazy about Skincare and Makeup as I am? In that case, feel free to Check out w2Beauty.com! They have loads of products from Korean Skin Care and Make Up brands! You can click this link or use my code '147034811' when you register as a costumer to receive a $5 Voucher Code which you can use at their shop immediately!

Disclaimer! This review is not sponsored. I bought this product with my own money and everything I've said in this review is my honest opinion.

Depend Nail Polish - 2015 Spring Colors! (No.335, No.399, No.410 & No.420)

Hi, lovelies! I got myself a few new nail polishes when I was browsing a random store and I just had to have these as soon as I saw them. These are apparently new colors for Spring 2015. I couldn't find them on Depend's website tho. Anyway, Depend's nail polishes are really cheap and they always have many pretty shades to choose from. I really love all of these shades but I was especially happy to find the Glitter Polish (No.335) since I've run out of my O.P.I in Techno, and this one from Depend works absolutely fine as a substitute for now.

Which Colors do you prefer to wear on your nails for spring? Let me know in the comments!

SYNDROME Accessories [SALE]

Hello, lovelies! Syndromestore.com is having a SALE where your can get an accessory and get an additional accessory for 30% off! The discount applies after adding the items to your cart. This applies to all of their accessories, but I picked out some of my favorites for you to check out.

    

Leather Heart Choker & PU Leather Spikes Choker

I really like chokers and I actually have the heart Choker in Black; I absolutely love it!

    

BOY/GIRL Cap & Cute Studded Beanie

These are two more items that I already own and love. My BOY cap has been my favorite cap of all time ever since I got it. I have the Studded beanie in Mint, but I would love to have it black too.

    

Kitty Tights & Cute Bunny Tights

I've seen quite a lot of pictures of people wearing these tights, so they seem to be quite popular. Anyhow, they are super cute and would be perfect for spicing up a simple outfit to make it look even cuter. 

    

Summer Stripe Socks & Lace Wristband Bracelets

Cute socks like these go perfect together with 'lolita shoes'. I know there's another name for the types of shoes I mean, but I just can't remember what they're called. The lace wristbands are also really cute and simple. Both of these items are perfect fore adding a sweet touch to any outfit.

Like I said, these are only a few of my favorite items out of all the cute stuff SYNDROME has. Feel free to check out all of their accessories at Syndromestore.com

Don't forget to use my Discount Code 'lvluplilin' for a 5% Discount on your order from SYNDROME!

[Review] UNIQSO - Lolita Wig AG

Hi, lovelies! I'm back with another review and this is actually the first time I review a wig. I got this wig from UNIQSO a really long time ago (sometime at the end of last year if I recall correctly). I postponed this review until now since I went on vacation shortly after receiving the wig, and since I've been busy with LVLUP since the beginning of this year, It simply just slipped out of my mind. However, since I am really getting back on track with my blog, I really want to focus on getting all of my drafts and old projects out there - starting with this review! Now, let's get to it.

First of all, I don't use wigs very often, and never when I go out. The only time I use wigs is when I take self-portraits and so on, which also isn't very often. Therefore, I'm kind of picky when it comes to wigs, because since I don't use them often I want to make sure that I pick one that I really like and will actually use from time to time. I thought this wig was really pretty when I saw it and I'm so glad that I chose this one because it has become one of my most used wigs ever.

Firstly, what I really like about it is the design. It's quite full and has nice volume which creates a really nice shape, unlike some other wigs that just lay completely flat on my head which looks really weird. The curls are big, soft and bouncy and the bangs were already perfectly cut so I didn't have to trim or adjust anything at all. It also has a little braid on the left side. It's a cute touch but I don't really care much about it so I un-braided(?) it, which was very easy. Even though the hairs are synthetic, they feel nice and soft and this wig actually looks a lot more like realistic hair compared to other synthetic wigs I've tried. It's actually very similar to my 'Gyaru Wig' which is also one of my all time favorites! I can really tell that this is a good quality wig. However, it does look really shiny in photos taken with flash since it is a synthetic wig after all.


     

Another thing I love about this wig is its color. It's very unique but still gives off a soft and romantic vibe. The color itself is hard to describe, but If I had to give it a name I would call it a Dark Strawberry Blonde. The color actually varies a lot depending on what kind of lighting it's exposed to. I've seen some other pictures of this wig and it always looks almost completely different in every picture. As you can see in my pictures, the color of the wig looks very vivid and purple because of the lighting (the pictures were taken in daylight from a window, on a winter afternoon, which creates a very cold light) - I personally love that! - but I would say that the true color is more close to the pictures from UNIQSO, just a little more to the pink side than the pictures show.

     

At last but not least, I want to say that this is actually one of the few wigs I've owned that hasn't gotten tangled at all despite that I've used it so much. Like I mentioned, the hair is really soft which makes it easy to maintain and keep it looking nice. Most of my wigs get really tangled and gross after I used them only a couple of times, so I'm actually very happy about this one!

If you want to see a few more pics of me wearing this wig, you can check out my Instagram a little while back. Oh, and I also realized that I'm even wearing this wig in my profile picture here on my blog!

I'm not an expert when it comes to wigs and I'm not a 100% sure what you guys would like to know about it, so if you think there is anything that I left out that I should include, please let me know in the comments.

Click here to check out this gorgeous wig. You can use my Discount code RGS10 for a 10% discount on your order at UNIQSO!

[Review] 15 Color Concealer Palette (Coastal Scents Dupe) + Swatches

Hi, lovelies! I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these concealer palettes for a really long time because I always have a hard time deciding on which shade to choose for concealers since I need different shades for color correction and so on. I didn't really feel like getting so many separate concealers when I simply can get a whole palette with several different shades to choose from, like this one. I'm not too picky about concealers and since most cream type concealers like these have worked really well for me, I decided to get this cheap Coastal Scents Concealer Palette Dupe from eBay.

My first thought when I got this concealer palette was that it was a lot smaller than I expected (that's what she said). I watched a couple of reviews that other people made about this palette, and based on that I just thought it would be a lot bigger (maybe I'm just a giant, haha). I was a little disappointed, but I can't really complain since it was so cheap (I got for about $6).

I really like this Concealer Palette and I'm surprised by how good the quality of the concealers actually is, especially considering how cheap it was. The coverage is good & buildable and the lastability is as good as any other concealer. The texture is really creamy and it applies smoothly. However, it might turn out to be a little too dry for some people. Just make sure to use a good moisturizer before your base makeup routine when you use this (which is something I always do since I have sensitive/combination skin). Another thing I like is that it obviously has a lot of different shades and will definitely fit almost anyone that has anything from very fair to tan skin. To my surprise, the 3 shades from the "middle row" turned out to fit my skin the best. I thought that even the 3 lightest "neutral" shades would be too dark for me, but when they are applied, the colors actually turn out a lot lighter than they appear to be. For me, most of the other shades are still perfect since I can use the lighter shades for highlighting and the darker ones for contouring. However, this palette might not be suitable for those who have dark skin with cool undertones since the only dark shades on this palette have a warm undertone. But like I mentioned earlier, there are so many different shades that are perfect for color correction and highlighting, so I definitely think it's worth giving a try no matter what skin color or undertone you have.

     

     

I hope your enjoyed this little review! Let me know what you think in the comments. Thank you for reading and bye for now, lovelies!

Hair Styling Products Haul - Sebastian Professional & TIGI

Hi, lovelies! I usually don't put in a lot of effort in Styling my hair, but I decided to get a few hair styling products since that is about to change! I really like the shampoos and conditioners from Sebastian and my mom is also crazy about this brand, so I really wanted to try out some of their Hair Styling Products.



I was mainly looking for products that would give my thin and dull hair some volume and shine, so after doing some research I decided to get the Sebastian Shine Define, Sebastian Trilliant, Sebastian Microweb Fiber, Sebastian Thickefy Foam & Tigi Your Highness Root Boost. I threw in the Tigi Your Highness Root Boost after I randomly stumbled upon a hair stylists blog where he recommending it. Do you have any favorite hair styling products? Feel free to tell me about it in the comments!

[Review] Etude House Secret Brush 121, Brush 110 Dual Concealer, Brush 311 Eye-Blending & Brush 312 Eye-Point

Hi, lovelies! I'm back with another Review. This time I will be reviewing 4 Etude House 'My Beauty Tool' Makeup Bushes. I've only tried one of their Makeup Brushes before, and since I liked it so much I wanted to try out a few more.



As the title of this post suggests, I got the Secret Brush 121, Brush 110 Dual Concealer, Brush 311 Eye-Blending & Brush 312 Eye-Point.




Secret Brush 121
I've tried quite a few foundation brushes but I never really found one that I really like. However, I absolutely love this foundation brush and it's the only thing I use when I apply my BB Cream or Foundation. It spreads out my BB Cream very evenly and helps to create a flawless coverage. The sponge erases all the lines and edges that might appear after applying the BB Cream with the brush, and it gives pretty much the same effect as any beauty blender. Even though I already have a couple of beauty blenders, I think it's really neat that a sponge is included. However, I'm not sure where or how I am supposed to store it which is a little bothersome. Right now I've just put it on my Etude House Makeup Table.




          


Brush 110 Dual Concealer
To be honest I haven't been able to fully try this brush out. I only use cream type concealers and I find it a bit tricky to use this brush with those, so I can't really say too much about this brush until I have tried using it with different types of concealers. It does work well and contributes to cover my imperfections, it's just that the application process isn't as smooth as I would want it to be and I have to do a great deal of blending. However, these syntethic brushes usually work best with liquid concealers (which is something I don't have/use right now), and I would also say that it works better if you need heavy concealing/coverage.





          

Brush 311 Eye-Blending
This brush really gives me control when I blend my eyeshadow, and I absolutely love it. When I apply eyeshadow I usually like to blend it, but only very slightly, which is exactly what this does. I have a couple of other blending brushes which I didn't really like or use that much since I think they blend way too much and don't give me the control I want, like this brush. The hairs of this brush are very soft and fluffy, but still dense, which is why it gives better control of the blending and gives me a nice and even result. This has been very useful since I hadn't had a similar brush to this one before, but it is exactly what I have needed. I use it all the time!
          

Brush 312 Eye-Point
This brush is great for detailed eyeshadow application, and it allows me to easily create soft and clean lines wherever I want. I always use this when I apply eyeshadow on my lower lash line or if I want to tightline my upper lashline with eyeshadow, create a soft wing etc. It's good for so many different things! I did have a lot of non-brand brushes like these that I got really cheaply from eBay, but I didn't really like any of them since the quality of the brush is actually very important. The hairs of this brush are also very soft but the brush itself is dense which is why it can create so clean lines.
          

I've tried a lot of different makeup brushes - both high-end and low-end - and the difference between the two is usually incredibly huge, but one thing that all of these Etude House brushes have in common is that they are all very high quality despite the affordable price. I really like all of them and I'm so glad that I got them, but my favorite out of these are definitely the Secret 121 Brush and the 311 Eye-Blending.

Oh, and btw, I had just used and tried out all of these brushes right before taking pictures for this review, so I apologize about them being a little bit dirty. However, this brings me to the actual cleaning process. When it comes to cleaning they are not any different from any other brushes. To clean the brushes with soft hair and the sponge, I just use regular shampoo. For the synthetic brushes I use washing soap.

Anyhow, I really want to show the application process and how good these brushes actually are, but since it was a little hard to explain in words and hard to get in a photo, I made a video for you! Here is a video where I demonstrate all of these brushes and cover a little bit of basic information about them.

Would you like me to include videos like this for future reviews too? This was my first time doing a video review, so feel free to let me know what you think!

You can get all of these brushes at w2beauty.com

Simply click this link and register as a costumer or enter my code '147034811' in the registration form to receive a $5 Voucher!

Thanks for reading!